enzymatic
adjective
en·zy·mat·ic
ˌen-zə-ˈma-tik 
variants
or less commonly enzymic
: of, relating to, or produced by an enzyme
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Under this concept, an early proto-life-form used RNA both for its enzymatic activities and as its genetic material.
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Aaron Shattuck, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
This is when the enzymes in a fruit are exposed to the air, leading to an enzymatic reaction that results in the flesh of certain fruits turning brown.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
There are many enzymatic detergents on the market, including Zout, Persil Professional Laundry Detergent Small & Mighty Colour Protect, and even some OxiClean products.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
Some protect against oxidative damage or inflammation, while others support hormones and enzymatic reactions that affect your mood and thinking.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
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Aaron Shattuck, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
This is when the enzymes in a fruit are exposed to the air, leading to an enzymatic reaction that results in the flesh of certain fruits turning brown.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
There are many enzymatic detergents on the market, including Zout, Persil Professional Laundry Detergent Small & Mighty Colour Protect, and even some OxiClean products.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
Some protect against oxidative damage or inflammation, while others support hormones and enzymatic reactions that affect your mood and thinking.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Enzymatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enzymatic. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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enzymatic
adjective
en·zy·mat·ic
ˌen-zə-ˈmat-ik
variants
also enzymic
: of, relating to, or produced by an enzyme
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